Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Papua New Guinea
What the Team is Known For
Allens fields a long-established team acting for both Papua New Guinean and multinational companies. Its team handles a full range of issues, including contentious matters, with particularly noted strengths in the energy and resources and financial services sectors. The firm is often mandated on the development of major power, resources and infrastructure projects and maintains constructive working relationships with government bodies, based in part on long-standing involvement in the development of Papua New Guinea legislation.
Strengths
The local knowledge and expertise of Allens in PNG is second to none.
Allens is an highly experienced team with a deep understanding of both the PNG legal landscape and our business. It has technically excellent lawyers at all experience levels.
Work Highlights
Allens acted as PNG counsel to the lender group, comprising Export Finance Australia and the Asian Development Bank, in financing Air Niugini's aircraft re-fleeting program.
Notable practitioners
Richard Kriedemann of Allens offers over two decades' experience of Papua New Guinea-related work, largely focused on M&A transactions and other major corporate matters.
Richard is one of these people who is technically excellent but also approachable and practical, and nothing is too much of a challenge for him.
Richard Kriedemann excels in client service, providing timely and effective support with proactive communication.
Paul is a very strong banking lawyer with robust networks and a good understanding of the market. He engages well across industry and stays up to date with relevant trends and issues.
His strong commercial awareness ensures his advice aligns with business objectives, adding significant value.
Kenneth Imako is an experienced litigator who advises on complex commercial disputes, landowner compensation claims, judicial review and regulatory proceedings, as well as criminal defence.
Ken's ability to provide concise legal interpretation and guidance on both commercial and litigation matters makes him a key partner.
Kenneth considers all aspects relevant to the issue and adds additional valued insights that we should take into consideration as well.
Sarah Kuman handles a range of corporate and commercial work, with a particular emphasis on power generation and regulatory issues in the sector.
Sarah has a very good commercial sense and is across important legal issues that enable her to advise us well.
Sarah's extensive local knowledge and expertise in PNG adds great value when seeking legal advice and assistance in the country.